Didima lies within the Cathedral Peak valley of the Maloti-Drakensberg Park World Heritage Site. It is a four-hour drive from Durban and five hours from Johannesburg via the N3.
The Cathedral Peak area is a hiker’s paradise, offering routes ranging from a few hours to several days of walking, hiking, camping and adventure.
Didima celebrates the now-lost culture of the San people and captures an element of their oneness with nature. The accommodation style and layout follow a symbolic expression of the San (or Bushmen) culture and way of life.
Didima Resort’s restaurant and bar provides guests with the option of fully catered meals in its warm and relaxed atmosphere.
There are a total of 62 free-standing chalets, 2 and 4 bedroom chalets. Some of the chalets can be converted into family suites with interleading rooms. All chalets are en suite and have an open-plan bedroom/lounge area and fire-place. Outside is a patio with lovely views of the surrounding Drakensberg Mountains.
Accommodation is available on a B&B basis or self-catering. There is a mixture of self-catering and non-self-catering chalets.
The swimming pool area has a thatched gazebo and nearby the tennis courts.
The San Rock Art Museum is open daily and depicts the life and history of the eland San Bushman who once roamed the mountains.
Nearby is the Cathedral Peak Hotel where guests can enjoy the facilities (by prior arrangement) of the golf course, bowling green, horse & pony rides, squash court and trout fishing. During the days you can take a hike or 1 minute drive to the hotel for drinks and meals.
From Didima San Camp there are a number of walks ranging from short to longer walks in the Drakensberg Mountains, depending on fitness levels.
Didima San Camp welcomes families with children.
This Drakensberg resort offers guests an affordable, relaxing stay on the doorstep of the Drakensberg Mountains.
Didima San Camp is located midway between Johannesburg and Durban. There are daily flights connecting from Cape Town and Port Elizabeth.
Didima San Camp in the Northern Drakensberg is a malari free area.